Who took the charge of Syria as a caretaker prime minister with the backing of the former rebels who toppled president Bashar-Al-Assad in December 2024?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Mohammed al-Bashir
Explanation:
• Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, former rebel factions played a decisive role in forming an interim governing structure.
• Mohammed al-Bashir, previously associated with the rebel-aligned Syrian Salvation Government, was appointed caretaker prime minister on December 10, 2024.
• He received full backing from the rebel leadership spearheading the political transition.
• His appointment replaced the short interim continuation of Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali, who briefly held administrative control for continuity.
• Al-Bashir was tasked with forming and leading the transitional political administration.
Information Booster:
• Caretaker governments are often formed during political transitions to maintain administrative stability until formal institutions resume or elections occur.
• Rebel-backed transitional leaders usually emerge from factions trusted by the groups controlling territory after a regime change.
Additional Knowledge:
Mohammed al-Bashir (Option a)
• Correctly identified as the caretaker PM appointed by rebel authorities in December 2024.
• Led the transitional government after replacing Al-Jalali.
• Previously served in the rebel-administered Syrian Salvation Government.
Salim Hatum (Option b)
• A historical Syrian military figure active in the 1960s.
• Not related to modern Syrian politics or the 2024 transition.
Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali (Option c)
• Last prime minister under Assad’s regime.
• Served only a brief administrative caretaker role from December 8–10, 2024.
Imad Khamis (Option d)
• Former Syrian PM under Assad (2016–2020).
• Not involved in the December 2024 transitional leadership.